Baoding Huiguan (Zhongyin Branch)
保定会馆（中银店）
A leading restaurant for Zhili official-style cuisine, whose cooking techniques are on the national intangible cultural heritage list. Li Hongzhang braised dish and Governor's Tofu are must-orders.
Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Zhongyin Building at 16 Chaoyang South Street, Jingxiu District. The 2nd floor is for walk-in diners and the 3rd floor has private rooms. The brand grew out of Yulianxiang restaurant, which opened in 1987. Zhili official cuisine cooking techniques were added to the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Signature dishes include Li Hongzhang braised dish, made with sea cucumber and tendons; Governor's Tofu, finished with dried shrimp roe and scallops; Guobao pork knuckle; and Jili Beng, diced chicken with shrimp. Donkey meat burgers are also on the menu. Everyday meals cost about CNY 85–100 per person, while large braised dishes or banquets cost over CNY 250. Group dinners should be booked in advance.
Opening hours
Ctrip lists dinner hours as 17:00–21:00; confirm lunch hours by phone (0312-3098288)
Nearby sights
- Huai Army Guild Hall
- Baoding West Street
- Guangyuan Garden (Cao Kun's Residence)
- Zhili Governor-General's Office
- Ancient Lotus Pond Garden
- Dacige Pavilion
- Baoding Military Academy Museum
- Mancheng Han Tombs